Aclare
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Aclare is a village in County Sligo, Ireland
, and the main village in the parish of Kilmactigue
. Formerly, the village of Aclare was not part of the same-named townland, but straddled the border of the adjacent townlands of Lislea and Carns, though later the borders of the townland were extended to encompass the village. The village is situated on the Inagh (also spelt "Eignagh") river, a tributary of the Moy.
Within eyeshot of the village is Belclare Castle, a ruined fortress of the O'Hara
family.
The village, as well as the surrounding townland
s, has a strong musical tradition, and is well-known for its musicians and singers, particularly in Irish traditional music.
The annual St Patrick's Day Parade, is one of the social highlights of the year in South Sligo.
Republic of Ireland
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, and the main village in the parish of Kilmactigue
Kilmactigue
Kilmactigue , is a townland and parish in County Sligo, Ireland.The parish covers the villages of Aclare, Banada and Tourlestrane, as well as their surrounding townlands. The parish church is situated in Tourlestrane, and there are smaller churches in Kilmactigue and Lough Talt...
. Formerly, the village of Aclare was not part of the same-named townland, but straddled the border of the adjacent townlands of Lislea and Carns, though later the borders of the townland were extended to encompass the village. The village is situated on the Inagh (also spelt "Eignagh") river, a tributary of the Moy.
Within eyeshot of the village is Belclare Castle, a ruined fortress of the O'Hara
O'Hara
O'Hara is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ó hEaghra. The death of the eponyum is mentioned in the Annals of the Four Masters - 926. Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus, lord of Luighne, in Connaught .....
family.
The village, as well as the surrounding townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
s, has a strong musical tradition, and is well-known for its musicians and singers, particularly in Irish traditional music.
The annual St Patrick's Day Parade, is one of the social highlights of the year in South Sligo.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland